News from February 2022
Inmate says he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several correctional officers alleging he was denied care when he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush.
Former employees sue Mylan, unions for breach of contract
CLARKSBURG — Two former employees filed a class action lawsuit suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals claiming it breached its contract with two sets of workers that it laid off in 2018 and in 2021.
Morrisey leads group of AGs opposing Biden's WOTUS replacement plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 24-state coalition to support farmers and landowners by urging the Biden administration to reject its proposed replacement of the Trump-era Waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) rule.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Effort to Protect West Virginia Oil, Natural Gas Jobs
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Effort to Protect West Virginia Oil, Natural Gas Jobs.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Justice Department Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Justice Department Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking.
Women file sexual harassment claims after working at two Burger Kings
CHARLESTON – A Burger King franchisee is being sued in two separate lawsuits alleging there was a hostile work environment and sexual harassment at two of its locations.
Jenkins won't rule out running for another position in the future
CHARLESTON — Evan Jenkins might have resigned from the state Supreme Court, but don’t be surprised to see him on an election ballot sometime soon.
Former Justice Edwin Flowers Has Died
Former Justice Edwin Flowers Has Died.
Jenkins announces resignation from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins formally announced his resignation today from the Supreme Court, saying that he wanted to return to the practice of law.
Kanawha judge invites couples to get married in her courtroom on Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON — In honoring the late circuit judge's spot she filled, Judge Maryclaire Akers is continuing Judge Charlie King's tradition of focusing on weddings for Valentine's Day.
Estate blames doctor after woman dies from taking drug to which she was allergic
CHARLESTON – A man blames a South Charleston urologist for his mother’s death after he prescribed her a drug to which she was allergic.
AG's office reminds consumers to protect information when filing taxes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding taxpayers to exercise caution by protecting personal, identifiable information when preparing and filing tax returns.
State financial officers oppose key Biden nominee to Federal Reserve
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Riley Moore is just one of several state treasurers and financial officers opposed to President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key position with the Federal Reserve.
Man sues Charleston police pension fund for fraud, breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the city of Charleston's Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund for breach of contract.
Couple says county commission wrongfully terminated employee
WHEELING — A Valley Grove couple is suing the Ohio County Commission claiming wrongful termination of employment.
Business sues Ace Contracting for breach of contract, false representation
WILLIAMSON — Mountaineer Habitat Management is suing Ace Contracting for false representation and deception over building a retaining wall.
Career Change at 35? Jackson Kelly Was There For Matthew Miller
Career Change at 35? Jackson Kelly Was There For Matthew Miller.
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game.
Don't go away mad, just go away
The question of jurors having access to social media during the course of a trial might be something to address. Thanks for suggesting that, Allen Loughry. Now, please, just go away.
Babydog's backside backfires
P.T. Barnum had the famous circus dwarf “General Tom Thumb.” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has Babydog, the family’s English bulldog.